hyperhale Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Has anyone managed to replace the ignition key barrel on a mk4 spitfire as mine has broken ?I have searched but cannot find this part for sale online - I don't really want to buy the complete steering lock assembly at £150 new.If it cant be replaced has anyone got a second hand one I could purchase ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 They were never teh best bit of kit, I have made good money in years gone by selling my stash of spare steering locks, all now gone sadly.Best bet now is to remove the lock and put a bit of black tape round the column to hide the fact it ever had one (MOT fail now sadly), then put an ignition switch in the dash.Stoneleigh may produce one if you are going if you want to keep the steering lock.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I fitted an old Herald column to my Mk4 when I finally got sick of trying to find keyhole in the dark :(Then put a key switch on the dash. Our vehicle inspectors over here wouldn't know the difference.Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piman Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hello Hyperhale,barrels and keys from Holdens :- http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?pCode=54316731.You'll need to remove the whole assembly then you can see a small pin(Approx 1/16" dia) which keeps the barrel in position, drift that out to remove the barrel.They call them Lucas but I think that they were made by Wilmot Breeden?Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6chris Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 With the help of this man:Peter Weston tel. 07973 374722 email; wilmotlockman@gmail.comThe lock man, specialist in Wilmot Breedon locks, keys and handles for classic British cars.I managed to replace all the barrels in my various locks with a matched set.If its a Wilmot Breedon lock I am sure he could help.Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperhale Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Thanks for all the replies, I don't know what I would do without your help.Ideally I would like to leave the steering lock in place so will look at the barrel replacement options suggested.My CT membership was the best money ever spent, just in the past 3 months the advice you guys have given has saved me a small fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 piman wrote:Hello Hyperhale,barrels and keys from Holdens :- http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?pCode=54316731 .You'll need to remove the whole assembly then you can see a small pin(Approx 1/16" dia) which keeps the barrel in position, drift that out to remove the barrel.They call them Lucas but I think that they were made by Wilmot Breeden?AlecAlecThe Mk4 lock is a totally different beast. Takes a one sided key, and is about twice the diameter.They are made by Waso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I managed to replace one on my Mk3 GT6, after a so-called-friend mislaid the key and smashed the barrel in order to move the car! However, that was a dozen years ago so the supply situation will have deteriorated somewhat by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideways Tim Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Mine failed on me and I got a replacement from James Paddocks - can't remember how much it was, but not £150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideways Tim Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Just had a quick look on Paddocks site it's part number UKC2719 £65. Pain in the bum to fit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperhale Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Thanks fellas, I followed up the replacement barrel option but as thescrapman says the mk4 lock is different and I ended up buying the steering lock from James Paddocks - £78 incl vatThe £150 figure was originally all I could find on rimmers and included the ignition switch that I don't need.I have already removed the column and slotted the shear head bolts to dismantle the old one , will replace the bushes at the same time as the top one is worn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasj Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 If you do remove the steering lock it can be a MOT fail, to get around this you must fit another device to protect the car from theft.Steering wheel lock and ignition cut out should be acceptable.By the way you cannot remove a brake servo if one was fitted as original spec., this is a MOT fail.Charles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancepar Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 "If you do remove the steering lock it can be a MOT fail"My Spitty won't fail............see below.The inspection of the steering lock only applies to passenger cars with: . a steering lock fitted as standard by the manufacturer, and . four or more wheels, and . not more than 8 passenger seats excluding the driver’s seat, and . first used on or after 1 September 2001 The check does not apply to quadricycles. If there is doubt as to whether a steering lock was originally fitted, the benefit of the doubt should be given. It is acceptable for a steering lock to be removed if it has been replaced with another immobilisation device. Some electronic steering locks, generally on vehicles with keyless ignition systems, will only activate when the driver’s door is opened/closed. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.jpeg.b15b81ef10abeea1c3039ae03c4a9f3a.jpeg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.